Melon Cooler is a drink you can always keep handy in your fridge when you feel like giving yourself a treat or when you have guests over. It’s a crowd-pleaser perfect for parties, potlucks, and other get-togethers. Another great thing about it is it only takes less than 15 minutes to make and requires only…
Vegan Samalamig – Sago’t Gulaman Recipe (Tapioca Pearl & Jelly Drink)
Before the milk tea craze, there was the simple sago’t gulaman. It’s very popular, especially in Asian countries. In the Philippines, we include sago’t gulaman as part of our “Samalamig,” or refreshment. As you might know, it gets super hot in the Philippines, and we Filipinos had to beat the heat somehow, especially during summer….
Moringa Malunggay for Mother’s Day
My mom’s nickname is called Malunggay, named after a superfood leafy green that grows abundantly in the Philippines. So for Mother’s Day, I’m paying homage to her cute nickname as well as giving her the gift of health and longevity. I’m planning to give her artisanal Malunggay powder. My mom’s name is Malou, hence “Malou-nggay”. You could give all…
Jasmine Ginger Lemonade & Calamansi Juice with Basil
Easter is almost here and if you are hosting a party, I’m sure you have your dishes already set. But what about drinks? Perhaps you got your cocktails planned out, your mimosas and white wine. And for the kiddos and those who don’t drink alcohol? In case you need more ideas for non-alcoholic drinks, I hope this…
Moringa, the other Superfood
Way before I discovered and tried kale, goji berries, maca powder, and hemp seeds, I was munching on these tiny, green leaves called Moringa or in Tagalog “Malunggay“. I fondly recall the name Malunggay because that’s what my aunts would call my mom -her name is Malou so hence the nickname, “Malou-nggay“. Growing up in the Philippines, I used…
BUKO PANDAN RECIPE
Something green was what came to my mind when I was brainstorming for my next recipe. After all, St. Patrick’s Day is coming up and I wanted the recipe to be helpful for people looking for something to serve or eat for the Irish holiday. I don’t know any Irish dishes but I do know…
Halo-Halo, Vegan
I ran out of ice cream in the fridge and I found myself craving for something cold and sweet to beat the weather. “What else can I make?” I wondered. “Oh, but of course, Halo-halo!” (pronounced ha-loh ha-loh and NOT halo like angel halo). Growing up in Digman, where Halo-halo originated from, I terribly missed…